Slovenia, Ljubljana
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The school's first mission is to provide and promote an education of excellence so that all students can succeed and progress. It develops critical thinking, curiosity and autonomy to prepare students for the challenges of today and tomorrow. The values of Liberty, Equality, Solidarity, Mutual Respect, Non-discrimination, Secularism, Citizenship and Dialogue between cultures guide the school. Civic and moral education is practiced to foster dialogue, solidarity and autonomy, and human rights education including rights of the child and gender equality is integrated throughout the curriculum.
Only chronic illnesses (such as asthma, diabetes, allergies) may be the subject of an Individualized Support Plan (PAI) between the family, the treating physician and the teacher to define treatment modalities as needed.
The school teaches English and Slovene as language subjects; English is taught as a living foreign language alongside Slovene.
Access to the EFL is via the school's main entrance; the Livada entrance is not to be used. For Maternelle classes, parents may accompany their child in the corridor to help with dressing. For CP to CM2 and the middle school, students are welcomed at the building entrance and go to class independently. If a student must leave during the day, it is only with the authorization of their legal guardians or a person they have written authorization for, and an early departure form must be signed at the time of departure. A cantine service is offered during the lunch break with supervision. Repeated or unjustified lateness disrupts school operations. The school provides school insurance covering civil liability and personal protection, and physical education is compulsory. The school upholds secularism, and education on human rights, including the rights of the child and gender equality, is part of the program.
Ecole Française Internationale de Ljubljana is a French school affiliated with AEFE, serving ages 0 to 18. The school offers bespoke curriculum that weaves French and Slovenian cultures into daily learning, with a bilingual ethos. In the elementary years, English and Slovenian are taught as foreign languages by native-speaking teachers; English and Slovenian lessons total about 1 hour 45 minutes weekly, with English arts and music sessions of 45 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes depending on level. Slovenian instruction runs 2 to 3 hours per week. In middle school, language options extend to English, German, Spanish, Italian and Latin, delivered via CNED tutors, aligned with the French national program. High school leads to Baccalauréat. The school has welcomed students since 1992 and holds accreditation from the Slovenian Ministry of Education and Sports, while AEFE supports the bi-cultural, multilingual approach. Facilities include library, two gymnasia, outdoor spaces, and canteen service.